As a major driver within the economy, construction is a core industry and the Construction Management + Engineering programme (LM082) here in UL is designed to provide graduates for employment in the sector. The availability of construction management graduates with project management skills is a key resource for the continued contribution that the construction sector brings to the economy. This module is the first of two modules in the Construction Management + Engineering programme designed to introduce core concepts, tools, techniques and technologies relevant to the Management of Complex Construction Projects (MCCP).

MCCP as an established discipline has developed significantly since its introduction in the 1950s and covers areas such as planning and scheduling, resource management, lean construction, value creation, stakeholder management, change and risk management. This is reflected in the syllabus as outlined below that starts with defining an MCCP framework - as the overall planning, coordination and control of a project from inception to recycling aimed at meeting stakeholder requirements to generate a functionally viable and sustainable project that can be completed on as scheduled, using available resources for maximum benefit and at the required quality standard. The following content is indicative of the topics to be explored:         • PM-BoK as a MCCP framework - Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor & Control, Close. • Ethics and Good Practice in MCCP activities. • Communication as a core professional skill • Compliance with regulatory authorities and their Frameworks - EPA, HSA etc. • The Frameworks for PM practice • Scheduling and Resourcing a Project - Critical Path, PERT & dependencies • Management of Change Control and Risk Assessment processes. • Value Drivers and the creation of value for the Client • Stakeholder management - internal and external • People in the project - skills, engagement, conflict and negotiation • Team formation to facilitate contribution and development of people in the project. • Differentiating leadership and management in a project environment. • Lean construction - process efficiency and reduction of waste. • Knowledge Management - capturing and using learning from projects. • Development and implementation of KPIs within the CCP environment. • Project Life cycle from concept through to recycling.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to...                                                                                                                                                     • Develop a plan for a complex construction project (CCP), illustrating the connectivity and interdependency of best practice processes from the design through the post occupancy stage of the construction development, to maximise the value delivered to stakeholders. • Recognise the importance of communication within a CCP in relation to achieving quality, cost and time goals in line with human resource utilisation, key performance indicators and knowledge management activities. • Justify the need for functional processes to manage stakeholders, risk, change and compliance in a CCP. • Explain the importance of people in a project in terms of teamwork, leadership and conflict management to facilitate team performance and development.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to...                                                                                                                                                     • Interpret and apply ethical guidelines when managing people, processes, place and product in CCPs. • Develop a positive attitude towards continuous improvement and life-long learning as part of their development as a construction professional.

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This module WT4707, aims to develop a skillset in project management techniques necessary for our graduates to take their place working in and influencing the construction sector, capable of managing construction projects with a strong emphasis on ethics, responsibility and sustainability. Through the learning environment - using a focused teaching approach, resources and supports, we aim to develop expert learners and global citizens who are: Curious - through having a questioning mindset and a solution focused perspective. Courageous - understanding the importance of standing up for what is right and ethical. Responsible - for the correct usage of resources and their own impact on the world. Agile - utilising proactivity to adapt to and drive change in their community and career supported by a continuous learning approach. Articulate - in that they can express themselves with a confidence grounded in sound learning. To develop these attributes, this module will be taught using a series of in-person lectures, tutorials and a selection of self-directed and collaborative learning activities so it is student-centred and in line with UL's Integrated Curriculum Development Framework (ICDF). Module learning materials are developed from a research-led perspective regarding content and the principles of Universal Design for Learning are used to ensure accessibility for all students. The module Brightspace site is designed and organised in a user-friendly format to maximise functionality. To allow for the incorporation of new developments and research findings in the subject material, the flexibility of blended learning methodologies is utilised - such as Flipped Classroom in the Tutorials, on-line video resources and recorded tutorials delivered through the Brightspace module site. The learning experience of students is directly affected by the design of learning materials, delivery of such materials and assessment thereof. The principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) have been applied so that Multiple Means of Engagement, Representation and Action & Expression are built in. Attention is also paid to the principles of Laurillard's ABC Curriculum Design process with all 6 learning types (Acquisition, Collaboration, Discussion, Investigation, Practice and Production) utilised in terms of delivery, engagement and assessment for the module. With regard to assessment - care is taken in the design of assessment vehicles used in the module so that they are challenge driven, authentic and constructively aligned with the Learning Objectives for the Module. A crucial piece of the learning experience is communication between faculty and students, as well as peer-to peer interactions. These will be proactively managed primarily through the channels available on Brightspace, plus direct contact between faculty and students before and after lectures and via e-mail.                                                                                                                                                 Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant): Module content is continuously informed by academic research on the subject matter as published in academic journals pertinent to the discipline of Construction Management.